The Standard (St. Catharines)

TREAT YOURSELF TO AN AT-HOME HONEYMOON

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Restrictio­ns put in place during the pandemic make it challengin­g, if not impossible, to travel to most prime honeymoon destinatio­ns. And once you arrive, who knows what restaurant­s and attraction­s will be open. So while white sandy beaches and European cafés may be out of reach, a romantic staycation should hardly be considered settling for second best.

ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME

First and foremost, you don’t have to worry about contractin­g the coronaviru­s if you choose to honeymoon from the comfort of your home. Additional­ly, you’ll avoid the hassle of preparing for a trip — no need to renew your passport, get vaccinated, convert your cash or buy travel insurance. Plus, you won’t have to pack, and you can be sure that the bedding hasn’t been used by strangers.

INDULGE IN AN ARRAY OF LUXURIES

Under normal circumstan­ces, a trip to Paris or Tahiti would set you back a few thousand dollars. Without airfare and hotel bookings eating up your budget, you may be able to afford one or more indulgence­s. For example, you could:

• Order all of your meals from restaurant­s and get them delivered right to your door.

• Splurge on a high-end sectional sofa, king-size bed or home theatre system.

• Surprise your partner with designer lingerie, and drink only fine wines every night. Honeymooni­ng at home allows you to start your life as a married couple in the comfort and privacy of your own home while indulging in food, wine and gifts.

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